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CAREER OPPORTUNITY (PROJECT OPERATIONS ASSISTANT) AT FAO 2017

PROJECT OPERATIONS ASSISTANT AT THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS (FAO) 2017

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR VACANCY

The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking for suitably qualified and experienced persons to undertake the following assignments under the FAO Programme in Tanzania.

PROJECT OPERATIONS ASSISTANT:

Background: Within the framework of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) under the Authorization of the Ministry of Finance and funding of the European Union. FAO is implementing a project in support of Improving the Competitiveness of small holders’ farmers’ through post-harvest management.

General Description of task(s) and objectives to be achieved:

FAO is looking for a competent Operations Assistant who will work under the overall administrative and functional management of the FAO Representative in Tanzania, and the direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (Administration) and Project Coordinator and in close collaboration with the administration staff in FAO. The Operations Assistant will be required to undertake the following duties:

Assist the Project Coordinator in the smooth operational logistic and financial implementation of project activities;

Execute day-to-day work of the administration. finance and procurement/logistics of the project:

Assist in the procurement of project inputs by preparing purchase requisition and traclong of its procurement status:

Draft and prepare routine correspondences of administrative and personnel related matters in close consultation with the project coordinator;

Perform any other duties as required. Required Competencies (Qualifications and experience): University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related subjects Technical Competencies and Experience Requirements A Minimum of Five years of professional experience in the field of management, administration, accounting and/or audit, budget or financial management.

Working knowledge of English and good command of spoken and written Kiswahili;

Computer literacy and ability to effectively use word processing, accounting, financial management systems and other office applications and equipment:

Demonstrable knowledge and working experience of United Nations or reputable international organizations will be an added advantage.

How to Apply: Candidates should complete the FAO Personal Profile Form (PPF) accessible at: http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment/en/ Applications should be sent with a detailed CV and Personal Profile Form not later than 15th October 2007 to: